Catholic High School incorporates new methods of learning by rolling out Fujitsu tablets for a more student-centric education

"Our teachers are learning to use the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK® tablet in remarkable ways to keep students more engaged; it is a valuable tool and the pen interface gives us the versatility we need in certain subjects."

Lisa Harvey
Principal, Catholic High School

Catholic High School rolled out Fujitsu tablets enabling teachers to incorporate new methods of learning and encourage a more student-centric approach to education.

The customer

In 1894, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart established a school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, under the name St. Vincent’s Academy, which has since become known as Catholic High School. The Catholic High School tradition involves a holistic approach to education rooted in religious values, structured through friendly discipline, nurtured by personal attention and committed to academic excellence. Approximately 140 faculty members are responsible for the education of 1,150 students. Catholic High School has been recognized five times as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

The challenge

Catholic High School wanted to introduce a 1:1 computing program for students and faculty. It needed to find a technology partner that could offer a cost-effective, durable and flexible device.

The solution

After exploring how other schools operated and looking at a number of vendors, the school decided that the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T732 Tablet PC provided the best blend of performance and versatility with enhanced functionality.

The benefit

Devices enable a more interactive learning experience with a student-centric approach

An internal student-staffed helpdesk handles basic repairs and equips students with valuable skills and a path to becoming a Fujitsu-certified engineer

Precise stylus interface allows users to annotate on-screen and is invaluable in subjects such as Math

Devices are easy to configure with critical applications including Moodle®, Rationale® and MathXL®